Finlaco

@DrJack54 you dont have to reply to every posting unless there something of value to add. The report today was aimed at those who have made an appointment at Changwattana and were not aware of the need to let the IO know at the relevant counter.

Good afternoon Hope all is well. Today I did the first step from SETV to Retirement by applying for a change of visa type. I need to return on the 15th. The stamp from IO starts the 60 day count of the funds from today and not when deposited (Aug 3). Is this correct? When my funds have been suitably aged for two months, what docs will I need to supply for the one year extension? The same as todays or .... Thanks

My experience today at Changwattana (SETV to Non-O retirement, first step) This might be of interest to members who are doing their first retirement visa. I had an online appointment for 10:30 At the counter which issues the tickets, she either didn't understand or didn't care about the appointment. In hindsight, I should have shown the email booking. At Counter C there was an IO who was handing back passports and asking follow-up questions. She was unusually polite and respectful and so I mentioned that I had a booking (showed the email) and at the appointed time I was called. I'm unsure if my appointment would have been called if I hadn't let the Counter C staff know. I had signed all my copies but the IO stamped each page and got me to resign. Today was a good day at Changwattana. Three from three IO were polite and respectful. I'm back in 14 days for the next stage.

Thanks all for the replies

@marvin you exited from which station? I'm not sure which of the stations are operational

Hi Anyone recently utilised BTS Wat Phra Si Mahathat to Changwattana Immigration? What was the cost of a motosi or taxi to Immigration? If you haven't done recently maybe think before posting. Thanks

@Patrick3066 fyi there is a 24 hour grace period when exiting from either of BKK airports.

Hi I have a few questions specific to Changwattana. This will be my first time to do this conversion. Please don't comment if it's not based on recent personal experience at Changwattana. I appreciate your eagerness to help but .... My understanding is that Changwattana will accept 5.1 and 5.3 (See the regulations copied and pasted below) dated the day before, provided the bank book is updated (do a transaction first). What was your experience? I'm applying based on ฿800,000 Retirement. Also the regulations don't mention signed copy of the householders ID. It says (see below). Do Changwattana ask for a copy of the householders ID card? Thanks Rental Agreement between the Applicant and the Landlord; A copy of house registration. Location map of the house and a rental receipt Past three months. Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand 5.1 Present passbook and deposit certificate from banks in Thailand (in Thai language (Attention: Immigration Commissioner)) 5.2 Copy of all entries of the applicant’s passbook showing that the applicant has a savings or fixed deposit account of not less than Baht 800,000 (all documents must be in the Applicant’s name) 5.3 Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand **(Documents under 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 must be issued and updated to be the same date of the Application and all documents must be in the Applicant’s name.)

@DrJack54 you dont need to reply to every posting on TV unless you have a relevant reply/experience. Its obvious you haven't done a TM30 recently, in person @Changwattana, so move onto the next topic.

Hi For the first time I will be doing the TM30 myself at Changwattana. We rent our condo. Its currently in my name. Is there any benefit for the rental to be in my partner's name, wrt no needing signed copies from the Condo owners? Do I need to make an appointment at Changwattana for the TM30? afaik I need the following copy (not original) of the Condo owners ID card, signed. copy (not original) of the Lease Agreement copy (not original) of the Condo owners House Document , signed TM 30 formed signed by whom? anything else? What happens if I lodge it a week after I come back? Will there be a fine. Thanks

Thanks @CANSIAM @ubonjoe

Hi The eVisa just issued from the London Embassy, under Section B: Applicant Data shows my name as Surname First Name Second Name. Anyone recently got an eVisa? Similar layout of your name under section B: Applicant Data

Good morning I am applying for a TV via the London Embassy. I was hoping you might have some useful experience wrt to, three questions. Question 7 & 8 & 10 – Is this needed for a SETV? Question 11 – I am born in and travel on an Irish passport. Thanks 7 . Confirmation of legal residence in a country in which you are applying for the visa. (In case that you are not a national of the country in which you are applying for the visa.) 8 . A confirmation letter from employer, School, Self-assessment, Pension statement 10 . Applicant is required to upload his/her passport pages which contain all travel records for the past 12 months (1 year) since the last international trip. 11 . Applicant must apply for e-Visa via specific Embassy/Consulate conforming with his/her consular jurisdiction and residency. Applicant is required to upload document that can verify his/her current residency.

Hi Any TV member with first hand experience filing a TM30 at Changwattana when staying with a Thai friend? Which copies of documents are required (theirs) and mine? Appreciate your time and help. I have a copy of the TM30 file (pdf) from UbonJoe

@Mike Teavee Kasikorn bank

@soi3eddie @ubonjoe My apologies for not being more clear. Immigration wants a letter confirming the deposit addressed for "Attention: Immigration Commissioner". I will be doing it at Changwattana. Do they insist its (the letter) same day or day before is ok?

@dr jack54 I will be entering with a TV. How old can the proof of deposit for the O visa and then 12 mth extension be? On week, 10 days etc....

Hi In August I will be applying for my first Retirement visa in Bangkok at Changwattana.. Maybe if you have recently done a Retirement Visa, you may be able to assist me with a few questions. Present passbook and deposit certificate from banks in Thailand (in Thai language (Attention: Immigration Commissioner). How recent does it need to be, same day or a week old? Which service (app) do you use to transfer the B800,000 into Thailand which shows the deposit as being from overseas? Any other documents required at Changwattana (not your local Immigration Office) Form TM.86 Copy of passport pages (for example, personal information page, last entries stamp, visa sticker and extension stamp (if any) and departure card (Form TM.6) One photo Passbook and deposit certificate from banks in Thailand (in Thai language (Attention: Immigration Commissioner)) Copy of all entries of the applicant’s passbook showing that the applicant has a savings or fixed deposit account of not less than Baht 800,000 (all documents must be in the Applicant’s name) Evidence of foreign currency fund transferred to Thailand Rental Agreement between the Applicant and the Landlord; A copy of house registration. Location map of the house and a rental receipt Past three month

@ThaiVisaCentre thanks

Hi Any member have a suggestion for which insurance companies to use for the $10k basic Covid19 cover? If I was applying for Multiple Entry TV, how long should the Insurance coverage be? Thanks @ubonjoe appreciate your suggestions. As always, thanks.

@Davthefrog hi. In the end did u got to Cambodia?

@SmokeandIce @timendres Many transfer companies use various methods to get your money into your Thai bank account which get designated as other than intl. Which one do you use which labels the transfer as international?

Hi I'm here at kanchanaburi for a short break. The air quality is extremely poor. Eyes, throat and nose. Air is so bad I'm heading home to BKK tomorrow. I'm posting just in case a reader was planning a short holiday in this region.

@kimjohansen which Immigration Office?

To help others, if you are at an immigration centre this week, maybe you can share your own observations and what stamp you eventually had in your passport too? one post wrt Monday 24th which was before the ending of the previous decree. No other useful posting. Didn't take long for this potentially useful OP to ....